JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Gaither Tool Co. has introduced a second generation "Bead Bazooka" tire bead-seating tool. The range includes three new models: the Bazooka 3L2, Bazooka 6L2 and Bazooka 10L2, ...

If you’re a dedicated DIYer, chances are you’ve replaced a tire or two. If it’s something you do with any frequency, you probably know from experience just how frustrating it can be to seat a stubborn ...

Stubby Tire Tools are easy to use and they provide good leverage to get the job done without damaging your rims. They are a welcome addition to the tire changing equipment in my garage. Early in my ...

Many of us here in magazineland don't run bead-lock wheels. The problem with that is that we still air down when we are wheeling, often to 8 psi, which means we tend to blow the tire bead off the rim ...

Yes, you can rip a bike tire from a rim with nothing but your bare, gnarled hands, but a lever makes things a lot easier. I use two (from a set of three) and keep them in my toolbag at all times. If ...

If you've never had the pleasure of replacing your own motorcycle tire, imagine trying to stretch an octopus over 50-gallon drum using nothing more than a couple of serving spoons and some Windex.